The Journal.

Welcome to The Journal. Here you’ll find recipes, tips and inspiration for your home, whether that’s for daily life or preparing for occasions and evenings with friends. All of these suggestions are collected from our family life.

Carrot and Cinnamon Cupcakes
Holly Kelsey Holly Kelsey

Carrot and Cinnamon Cupcakes

The Easter weekend is all about indulging and we have the ideal sweet treat for you! It’s a bite sized version of a carrot cake - these cupcakes can be served as a dessert or as a delightful snack served with tea.This recipe is perfect for everyone in the family; whether or not you have a sweet tooth these cupcakes are foolproof! They are great to bring as a guest to an Easter lunch - they’re utterly delicious! Scrumptiously spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, which works perfectly with the vanilla icing.

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Six Wonderful Winter Wellness Tips
Holly Kelsey Holly Kelsey

Six Wonderful Winter Wellness Tips

As we’re still in the middle of winter we thought we’d talk about some winter wellness to get you through to spring! These are our some of our ‘Ins’ for self care this winter, which should help to brighten your mood throughout this bleak season!

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A Stylish Sustainable Christmas
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A Stylish Sustainable Christmas

A Nancy Meyers kind of Christmas is the one we all dream about. The smell of pine and cinnamon in the air when you step indoors, enjoying mince pies and stollen, roaring fireplaces, charming country homes sprinkled in a light dusting of snow. Not only are the aesthetics something to dream about but the whole mood and joyful feeling they fill you with. I think being more purposeful with consciously curated gifts and decorations really just makes Christmas so much more meaningful.

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Hosting Friendsgiving
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Hosting Friendsgiving

This time of year gives us the ideal chance to indulge in the fusion of flavours, flickering firelight, gatherings and giving that are the essence of autumn and winter. Root vegetables roasted to perfection, twinkling candles, warm and inviting spaces with autumn hued floral arrangements, all contribute to cherishing some lovely moments together, when joy and laughter fill the evening.

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Butternut Squash Risotto
Holly Kelsey Holly Kelsey

Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut squash risotto is one of my favourite recipes. It's creamy, comforting, and filled with autumn flavour. So if you’re looking for a new recipe this one is definitely a crowd pleaser, and its particularly good if you’re hosting a dinner for quite a few people.

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A delicious recipe for Chai latte
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A delicious recipe for Chai latte

There’s something magical about the changing colours of the leaves, the crisp air, cosy jumpers, and the smell of wood-burning fireplaces. And when the weather gets colder, there’s nothing better than a chai latte; it really lets you indulge in a little comfort. It’s such a perfect drink for the cosy season. Warming spices with a hint of sweetness can really boost your mood on those dreary days.

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Creating the Perfect Autumn Flower Arrangement
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Creating the Perfect Autumn Flower Arrangement

Autumn is all about starting up those fireplaces again, cosying up with a good book, chai lattes, seeing the leaves turn into golden hues, watching a Diane Keaton film. An autumn floral centrepiece is probably the one that makes the most striking statement out of all the seasons.

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Five Books that will elevate your coffee table
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Five Books that will elevate your coffee table

The phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ is usually true but with coffee table books it’s definitely an exception. Something you can just pick up and just very easily breeze through in your spare time. They double as home decor, and some people consider them to be objets d’art. We can easily lose ourselves in the enticing world of coffee table books, with their engaging imagery or in-depth ideas.

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Elderflower Cooler Recipe
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Elderflower Cooler Recipe

Get into the summer vibe with this mocktail featuring elderflower, lime, mint, and cucumber. Cool and refreshing, it's superb for those hot summer days. Ideal for when you need something sans alcohol, a perfect summer mocktail recipe that’s absolutely delicious.

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